It’s been estimated that roughly 10,000 new homes are built within Australia each year – with the vast majority being developed for personal residences and the rest being used to cater to governmentally funded accommodation. Although many developers will turn their attentions to building multiple homes within a complex; there are times when a new home owner might want to have their own taste catered to. In these events luxury homes are preferred and they can range from simplistic properties that cater to an individual’s preferences, right through to elegant manors capable of housing an entire family in style .

Some construction agencies specialise in interior design, while others focus on exterior development. In your case, you’ll undoubtedly want to hire one that can turn their attention to both aspects of creativity and the more experienced that they are, the better you can expect your results to be. Before deciding, ask to see their portfolio to give you an idea of the type of quality that they offer. You might even find yourself coming across a couple of inspirational photos to really get your creative juices flowing.

Don’t forget about your contractor

No development project would be complete without a reliable building company; fortunately there are plenty to be found within Australia. Be sure to define a budget ahead of time and you might be pleasantly surprised to learn that most companies will be able to cater to your needs for less than you expected. The competition within the industry can help to ensure that you are able to keep your costs low – and if you find a provider that’s a little more expensive than you anticipated, then see if they can drop their fees in order to obtain your custom, as plenty may be willing to.

Keep your luxury ambitions in mind

There are huge differences between luxury homes and generic ones. Both might be suitable for living in – but the former will often feature elegant designs, exquisite materials and far more luxurious features. You could achieve a luxury look by switching a regular wall out for a glass panel one, or you could ask your home design agency to suggest higher quality features to ensure that your home looks the part, whilst remaining functional for you and your family.

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Asking the architect to visit the original site: There’s nothing like
living on-site to get to know a property. Where does the sun rise
and set? Where is the most sheltered spot? Which view is best?
The owners of this new home had lived on the site part-time for the
last 20 years in a much-loved holiday home, so they knew exactly
what they loved about the property and what they wanted to
preserve. When it came time to brief their architect, they asked him
to spend some quality time at the original house before they tore
it down – that way he could experience the property’s best points
fi rst-hand. Showing rather than explaining is always more effective,
so ask your architect to be as ‘hands-on’ as possible when it comes
to devising the plans for your dream home or renovation